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Shooting at Buger King just off I-24 in Coffee County

Authorities are investigating a shooting that was reported at a fast-food restaurant in Manchester, about 30 miles from the Marion County line.

Manchester Police Department received an emergency call that a shooting had occurred at the Burger King restaurant located at 56 Expressway Drive.

Upon investigation, police located an adult male at this location who had an apparent gunshot wound in his abdomen. He was treated on site and transported to Unity Hospital by emergency personnel for further treatment. His condition is unknown currently, but, at last update, he is expected to survive his injuries. He was later identified as an employee of Burger King.

Initial reports are that an interaction occurred between customers (an adult male and an adult female) and the employee. This interaction escalated to a verbal argument between the male customer and the employee, which led to a physical altercation and the shooting.

The customers fled the scene. They were quickly located at the Southern Inn and interviewed on scene. This is an active and ongoing investigation. No charging decisions have been made, and identities are being withheld at this time.